Introduction

Below are listed some things that will help you prepare for the Science TAKS test. This year we are focusing on Objective 4 - Demonstrating an understanding of the structures and properties of matter. Some of the web sites listed below are interactive.

Science Tutoring

AM - 7:30 - 8:15

PM - 3:45 - 4:30

Teacher               Time                    Room             TAKS objective

Monday

Blevins                  PM                      103                 1

Reed                     AM                      105                 2 & 3

Howe                    AM                      106                 5

Tuesday

Gideon                 PM                       101                  5

Dugan                  PM                       108                  4

Sigler                   AM                       103                 2 & 3

Bangs                  AM                       107                 1

Wednesday

Green                   PM                       107                 5

Alexander            PM                       109                 4       (A-days only)

Thursday

Rimler                  PM                        104               2 & 3

Turquette             AM                        102                4

Web Sites:

Use prior tests to practice.

Released Science Test

Biology:

Understanding Genetics

The Biology Corner

High School Hub: Biology

Energy:

U.S. Department of Energy

Thermoelectrics

Fusion Energy

All About Energy

Energy Information Administration

Chemistry:

Chem4kids: States of Matter

101science.com

Science Websites by Gary Richert

Virtual Labs & Simulations

Chemical Heritage Foundation

Wooden Periodic Table

Physics:

Physics To Go

Physics Classroom

Nettrekker

Use Nettrekker to find web sites that have already been evaluated and found to be good and useful.

Non-fiction resources:

Videos and DVDs can be checked out by students on an overnight basis. They must be turned in before school starts the following day.

• Changes in Properties of Matter - VID 530 C
• Matter - VID 530 M
• Properties of Matter - VID 530 P